Who Becomes Homeless?

It might not be who you think.

At any given time, one out of every five people in Tarrant County experiencing homelessness is a child.

It’s time to reject the stereotypes.

When you think of a “homeless person,” what comes to mind? Someone sleeping in an alley or a tent under an overpass? A person holding a sign at an intersection? Someone asking for change at the gas station?

The reality is that homelessness happens to families, parents with children, married people, and even those with jobs and good educations. People who are homeless might be on the streets, but they might also stay in a shelter, sleep in their car, or “couch surf” with friends.

Living on the edge in the land of plenty

Who is at risk for homelessness?

A surprising number of people.

Homelessness is a symptom, not a cause

Rare is the person who simply decides to live on the streets. Instead, most people experiencing homelessness are simultaneously dealing with one or more issues which have contributed to their inability to secure permanent affordable housing.